Belize Vacations
Your Belize vacation
Whether you want to relax on the beach, spend time in the Caribbean Sea, visit Mayan ruins or explore the expansive cave system, a Belize vacation has plenty to offer. From the barrier reefs and Great Blue Hole to the wildlife sanctuaries and islands, enjoy dining, shopping, and outdoor adventures as you travel this Central American nation. Before you rush down to Belize to dive in the warm water, Orbitz will give you the inside scoop on the best time to go on a Belize vacation, top 10 attractions and insider gems.
Vacation Packages
Belize Vacation Packages
Midas Resort
Flight + Hotel
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The Great House Inn
Flight + Hotel
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Corona del Mar Hotel and Apartments
Flight + Hotel
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Maruba Resort Jungle Spa
Flight + Hotel
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Gaia Riverlodge Belize
Flight + Hotel
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Princess Hotel and Casino
Flight + Hotel
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SunBreeze Hotel
Flight + Hotel
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Ka ana Boutique Resort and Spa
Flight + Hotel
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Bachelor Inn Hotel
Flight + Hotel
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Pedro's Hotel
Flight + Hotel
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Flights
| Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | Belize City | Sat, May 11 - Sat, May 18 | $477 |
Best time to take a vacation to Belize
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High season runs from November through April (dry season), so plan ahead to snag discount hotel rates. February and March are the driest months, and mountainous areas are coolest. On the Cayes, temps linger in the 70s and 80s and tropical breezes bring natural air conditioning. In April and May, the mercury can reach into the 90s.
Summer is rain season, showers are typically short and sporadic, and cheap hotel rates are easier to find. Hurricane season spans from July through October.
Plan ahead if you're visiting during Carnival (the week before Lent, February) when towns host parades, dance competitions and festivities. Baron Bliss Day (March 9) is a nation-wide bash with a regatta, horse races and more.
Insider tips for Belize travel
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Belize Botanic Gardens
Created and maintained by the duPlooy family, this non-for-profit botanic garden has five Belizean ecosystems. Tour the Native Orchid House, and learn about the native culture on the Plants of the Maya trail.
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
Located close to San Pedro, these snorkeling and diving sites feature nurse sharks and sting rays. -
Placencia
This town is nature-lovers paradise with mangroves, whale shark watching, butterflies, and Monkey River ā home to famous Howler Monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles. Explore diverse cayes, and bike into town for Tutti Fruitti's gelato, art galleries and restaurants. -
Lazy Croc BBQ
This laid-back restaurant on Ambergris Caye is a gem for barbecues, pulled pork, drunken rum cake and friendly service. Bring cash, and plan ahead -- the restaurant is open seasonally.
Belize highlights
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Great Blue Hole
This giant sinkhole near the Lighthouse Reef is considered one of the most unique scuba diving spots in the world. Over 400 feet deep and nearly 1,000 feet across, this spot -- made famous by Jacques Cousteau -- draws divers with its limestone formations, stalactites, and crystal clear water that gets clearer the deeper one gets. -
Community Baboon Sanctuary
An hour bus ride from Belize City, the sanctuary has more than 2,000 monkeys, so the chances of seeing one are pretty good. You can even camp on the sanctuary grounds or stay in a local bed and breakfast with a community member. -
Belize Barrier Reef
Located about 1,000 feet offshore, the nearly 200-mile-long reef draws experienced scuba divers to first-time snorkelers, as well as fishing and kayaking. Swim alongside hawksbill and loggerhead turtles, nurse and reef sharks, colorful fish and reef formations. -
Mayan Ruins
Discover former cities of the Mayan civilization. Visit Caracol -- the largest Mayan site in the country -- and ogle Canaa, a nearly 150-foot-high pyramid. Explore the temples and palaces of Xunantunich (Maiden of the Rock), and walk the ancient trails of Lamanai (Submerged Crocodile), where the first inhabitants date back to 1500 B.C. -
Belize Cave System
If you're the deep explorer type, Belize travel gives you the chance to do just that. With the largest cave system in Central America, Belize has 65 documented caves, and counting. The well-known Actun Tunichil Muknal holds Mayan artifacts and diverse animal life, and access is limited to licensed tour guides. -
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Recognized as the first jaguar preserve in the world, this nature reserve near the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains is filled with acres of nature trails, waterfalls and neotropical birds. Your chances of seeing jaguars (pumas, ocelots, tapirs and mountain cows) increase with an overnight stay or two in cabins or campgrounds. -
Belize Zoo
Located on 29 acres of tropical savanna west of Belize City, the Belize Zoo boasts more than 125 animals native to the area. Find scarlet macaws, harpy eagles, the endangered Jabiru Stork, boa constrictors and jaguars. For extra thrills, arrange a guided night tour, or kayak the Sibun River. -
St. John's Cathedral
See European history come alive in the oldest Anglican Church in Central America. With bricks imported from Europe, St. John's Cathedral has seen its share of famous visitors, including the Archbishops of Canterbury, York and Wales. Four Mosquito Coast kings were crowned here between 1815 and 1845. -
Museum of Belize
Located in Belize City, this former colonial prison captures the nation's British colonial history along with its hardened past. Built in the mid-1800s, the exhibition includes cat-o-nine tails, chain balls, a jail cell and original graffiti. Find Mayan artifacts, colonial postcards, old bottles and native Belize insects. -
Ambergris Caye
Of the hundreds of islands in the waters off of Belize, Ambergris Caye is the biggest of the bunch. Close to the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, the 25-mile island draws visitors to the Belize Barrier Reef and the beach, where dive shops and jetties await eager divers.